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Our July cover models, Donna and Allie Fahey of Milton, prepare for a morning of golf
at St. Ives Country Club in Johns Creek. Donna plays regularly with friends at St. Ives while
Allie competes on the Milton High School girl's golf team which won a state title in May. To
learn more about lady golfers on the Northside, turn to page 14.
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This common sense advice applies to many aspects of life, but is true especially in the
business world. We recently returned from a national journalism convention and were
thrilled to bring home several awards for Northside Woman magazine. But far from resting
on the accolades we received from our peers, we are energized to take a fresh look at our
monthly publication and see what we can do to make it even more relevant and readable.
So, in the coming months, we hope you will notice changes – some subtle, some not so
– that we hope capture your interest and propel Northside Women to an even higher level
of readership. While much of what you see now will remain the same, some items, primarily
in the areas of design and graphics, will undergo a facelift.
We already have a new website, NorthsideWoman.com
and are working to keep that fresh. We are also excited
to be expanding our print circulation and distribution.
Northside Woman is more than 4 years old – middle aged
in terms of industry standards for niche publications! This is
certainly time for a little nip and tuck, don’t you think?
But underneath it all, the mission of Northside Woman
will not change. We will continue to bring the stories of
fascinating women who make the Northside their home,
and contribute to their communities in admirable and
interesting ways. After more than 40 issues full of these
women, we are just scratching the surface of the many,
many more whose stories have yet to be told. We can’t
wait to bring those stories to you.
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Devon Morgan opened PhotoSynthesis Studio in 2004 after graduating with a photojournalism degree from the University of Georgia. To complement the documentary style she learned in school, Morgan studied with local photographers to master the subtle nuances of fine art portraiture, giving her clients a cohesive blend of natural emotion and beautiful lighting. See her work at www.PhotoSynthesisAtlanta.com.
Candy Waylock began working for Appen Newspapers in 1997, primarily as a reporter covering education issues for the weekly publications. She earned her degree in Journalism from Bradley University in 1987 and has been a member of the media ever since. In 2007, Candy helped launch Northside Woman magazine and continues to be a part of each monthly publication. She lives in Alpharetta with her husband, three children and a houseful of rescued pets!
Candy Waylockeditorial
Raised in New Jersey and Tennessee, the product of a Northern mother and a Southern father, Kelly Brooks can’t help but explore every side of the story. In 2006, she earned a bachelor ’s degree in telecommunication arts from the University of Georgia. After working as a reporter, she attended the University of Maryland, where she earned a master’s in multimedia journalism and took a liking to graphic design. She has been a production artist for Appen since 2010.
Katie VanBrackle inherited a strong creative itch from her artist mother. Too impatient to paint, she chooses instead to capture the human spirit on the page with words. Using her journalism degree from UGA, she enjoys exploring the amazing, brave, funny, generous things people do. Katie lives in Milton with her husband and two sons. She dashes between schools, church and sports fields as a volunteer and depends on her sense of humor and girls’ nights out to stay sane.
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Katie VanBrackleeditorial
Devon Morgancover photographer
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By KATIE VANBRACKLE
Wendy Wax sat down to write her first book
while staying at home with a toddler and a
newborn baby. The former broadcaster felt she
needed to do something to prevent her brain from
getting “mushy.” Looking back, she laughs at her
own naivety.
“I was crazy!” Wax said. “It must have been
a combination of pregnancy hormones and lack
of sleep. I had no idea how long it would take to
write a novel and how difficult
it would be to break into the
publishing industry.”
Nevertheless, she stuck with
it, finding bits of time to write
while the children napped and
later, when the kids entered
elementary school, working
until the very moment the bus
arrived in the afternoon.
“Female writers face a
difficult challenge,” said Wax.
“We don’t have wives who
manage our lives and feed us
so we can focus on our work. And writing novels
requires long periods of focus. It can be done, but
you have to decide how important this writing
thing is to you. Are you building a career or just
dabbling?”
Wax is definitely not a dabbler. Her eight
published novels all feature strong female
characters who discover who they are and what
they are made of when everything seems to be
falling apart.
Her first books were breezy romantic comedies
including “7 Days and 7 Nights,” which featured a
young female talk radio show host.
This was familiar territory for Wax, who
once hosted a Friday night radio show in
Florida called “Desperate and Dateless.” Wax
played the role of matchmaker for single
men and women who called in to the show.
“I was also desperate and dateless at the time, so I
could totally relate to the callers,” she said. “It was
a little ribald and meant to be fun and every once
in a while I would hear from a couple who actually
made it to the altar after the show.”
After making it to the altar herself and moving
to East Cobb to raise two children, Wax found
plenty of novel material in her
daily life as a suburban mom.
She tries to include at least one
suburban mom in each of her
books.
“We moms deserve a little
exposure,” she said. “We are
the strong backbones of our
families.”
“Magnolia Wednesdays,”
published in 2011, focuses on
Vivien Armstrong Gray, an
investigative journalist whose
career takes a dive after
an unexpected pregnancy. She moves to
metro Atlanta to write a snarky column about
suburbia from an outsider’s perspective,
including poking fun at the car magnet fad.
“I have been observing the denizens of
this pocket of suburbia in which I find myself
and have already learned one important
thing,” writes Gray. “Here, people don’t
wear their hearts on their sleeves; they put
them on the backs of their minivans.”
Taking another page from her own life,
Catching up with Wendy WaxLocal author pens tales of female friendship
► Author Wendy Wax’s books are often inspired by her own life as a suburban mom in East Cobb.
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MORE ABOUT
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Local Appearances► Aug. 7, 6:30 p.m. “Ocean Beach” book signing, Book Exchange, 2956 Canton Road, Marietta► Aug. 16, 1:30 p.m. Book club event with fellow author Karen White, Hall Book Exchange, 1854 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville.
► Wendy Wax explains how she became an HGTV addict while researching her latest novels. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQcy3qQ6tg4&feature=youtu.be
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Wax gives readers a peek behind the curtain of the
publishing industry in “The Accidental Bestseller.”
The book tells the tale of four aspiring authors,
Mallory, Tanya, Faye and Kendall, who struggle
together to survive the ultra-competitive New York
publishing world. When a crisis threatens to prevent
Kendall from making a crucial deadline, the others
collaborate on her novel using their own lives as
fodder, assuming no one will ever discover the
truth behind their words. When the book surprisingly
becomes a bestseller, scrutiny and scandal quickly
follow.
Wax knows the value of close friendships with
fellow authors. She and Milton author Karen White
have been part of a writer’s critique group for many
years.
“Our group has been together longer than
many marriages and we have established
complete mutual trust and respect,” said Wax. “We
brainstorm together, exchange chapters and are
there for each other throughout the entire writing
process.”
Wax says she doesn’t know any writers whose
trajectory has been straight up.
“The publishing business can be difficult,” she
admits. “It’s important to have a support group
who is walking the same path.”
A self-described “HGTV addict,” Wax’s latest
two novels focus on a group of women who restore
two derelict historic homes in Florida.
“Ten Beach Road” introduces Madelyn, Avery
and Nicole, who lost their life savings in a Bernie
Madoff-style Ponzi scheme. All that’s left for the
women is co-ownership of a run-down beachfront
mansion in St. Pete Beach, which they restore
themselves, bit by back-breaking bit. The humorous,
heartfelt novel was named one of “six books that
belong in your beach bag” by USA Today.
“Ocean Beach,” released in June, continues
the tale as the three friends once again strap on
their tool belts in a desperate attempt to make their
new home renovation television show, “Do Over,”
a success, unaware of the network’s plans to turn
it into a scandalous reality show. As the hurricane
season looms over South Beach, the women
wonder how they’ll weather life’s storms.
Unlike her “Ocean Beach” heroines, Wax may
not face many hurricanes, but she well understands
the pressure of a looming deadline while facing
the demands of mothering two young men, both
of whom played travel baseball throughout high
school. Her youngest son will head to college in the
fall.
“Writing a book is like a pregnancy,” said Wax.
“You reach a point where you can’t bear to write
anymore and you swear you’ll never do it again,
but then you hold your new book in your hands
and all of the struggles and pain are somehow
forgotten. "The truth is, when one book is finished,
the next one is already in my mind.”
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Longtime friends and fellow writers Karen White and Wendy Wax will appear together at Hall Book Exchange in Gainesville on Aug. 16.
WENDY, Continued from Page 6
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By CANDY WAYLOCK
Kathy Swahn has been a key
part of the Drake House in
Roswell since it was just an
idea on a drawing board.
Today, she serves as the executive director
of the organization, which works to provide
short-term housing and sustainable life skills for
mothers and their children in the North Fulton
area.
Nearly a decade ago, even before the
economic crisis hit the area with a powerful
punch, local leaders recognized the need for
emergency housing for the growing number
of homeless mothers and their children in the
community. While some facilities offered such
services, none were located in this area. With
the economy in freefall the last several years,
the need has grown even greater, said Swahn.
“[North Fulton] is perceived as a very
affluent area, but we do have a high level
of need, which has continued to grow,” said
Swahn, who became Drake House director
in 2011. “Our goal is to help women and their
children who are on the brink of homelessness
remain in their original community.”
Swahn was instrumental in the creation of
the Drake House. She was a member of the
Leadership North Fulton class of 2004, whose
goal was to find a solution for a concern in
the local community. At the time, Swahn was
the director of development for North Fulton
Community Charities and knew firsthand
the need for a program to help mothers and
children with short-term housing.
“There was this overwhelming need for
help to keep these families in the community
and not send them to places downtown where
they would have to wait in line for help, hope
to have a place to sleep that night, and where
they might be separated from their teenage
children,” said Swahn, who worked for NFCC
from 2002-2007. “We needed a program to fill
those needs here in our own community.”
After developing a solid business model,
the Leadership class found support through the
Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce
and various business and civic organizations.
Soon, a 16-unit apartment complex in Roswell
was purchased to house families. In 2005, the
Drake House was officially chartered as a
nonprofit organization, located on Clara Street
near downtown Roswell. In 2006, it welcomed
its first resident family. The grand opening was
bittersweet, said Swahn.
“We named the agency in honor of Mary
Drake, who founded North Fulton Community
Charities, and she passed away just months
before we opened our doors,” said Swahn.
Swahn has served on the Drake House
Board of Directors since the agency’s founding.
The transition last year from advisor to director
was a relatively easy one for a person who
has spent much of her life in a volunteer role
making things happen.
A graduate of the University of Georgia,
Swahn spent several years in marketing
before becoming a stay-at-home mom to two
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course for The Drake House to help mothers
children in North Fulton.
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About The Drake House• The Drake House mission is to provide short-term
crisis housing, assessment, support and empowerment to homeless mothers and their children in the North Fulton area.
• The Drake House offers residential housing and in-depth assessments to approximately 40-50 families a year. Each family stays 90-120 days.
• Women and children entering the Drake House are offered a variety of support to move them toward self-sufficiency. Residents participate in a goal-setting process and an empowerment plan. Life skills classes are conducted on topics such as job readiness, personal finances, parenting skills and health and wellness.
How You Can Help• Donation management, pantry sorting and
stocking, general office work, supply shopping, special event assistance and support for family service professionals.
• Serving as mentor/advocates to encourage and support a mother or child as they move through the empowerment program. Additionally, occasional childcare is needed for young children during the day while moms are in meetings or workshops.
• Assistance with receiving donations, sorting and displaying of clothing, customer service and/or sales at the Drake Closet women’s resale boutique.
Last year nearly 3,000 people attended the 8th annual Miss Mary's Ice Cream Crankin event, which is a major fundraiser for The Drake House. This year's event is scheduled for Aug. 26 from 2-4 p.m. in the Roswell Square. For more information visit missmarysicecream.org.
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STORY & PHOTOS
By KATIE VANBRACKLE
Thai food is known for being
hot and spicy, but there’s more to
it than that.
Thai chefs practice for years to
perfect a delicate balance between
a wide variety of tantalizing flavors such
as lemongrass, sweet basil, fish sauce, fresh chili,
sugar, peanuts and lime juice.
Sweet and tangy lime juice lends its name to a
small Thai restaurant tucked into a shopping center
on Highway 9 in Alpharetta between Queen of
Hearts and Natural Foods Warehouse.
Karita Pongsapisoot recently purchased Lime
Juice Thai Bistro from the Sunyapong family who
opened the restaurant almost five years ago.
Karita grew up in Bangkok, Thailand, where she
spent as much time as possible in the family kitchen
helping her mother, whom Karita describes as an
excellent cook. At age 21, Karita was the first of
her family to travel to America, earning a master’s
degree in management from Mercer University in
Atlanta. Now married,
she lives with her husband Sam in Duluth
where they are raising three young
sons.
Karita misses the abundance
of fresh vegetables and spices
from the Bangkok markets, but
says most necessary ingredients for
Thai cooking are fairly easy to find in
America at Asian grocery stores.
The entire kitchen staff at Lime Juice
is from Thailand, which Karita feels is essential for
creating the authentic Thai dishes served in the
bistro.
“Many Thai restaurants in the U.S. serve an
Americanized version of Thai food,” she said. “We
will adjust the spiciness of our dishes upon request,
but everything served at Lime Juice is the real thing
-- authentic Thai food prepared exactly the same
way as in home kitchens in Thailand.”
Karita points to fresh spring rolls on the Lime
Juice menu, a dish not commonly served at
“Americanized” Thai restaurants. The colorful
appetizers contain avocado, bean sprouts, eggs,
cucumber and cream cheese wrapped in rice
paper and served with homemade peanut sauce.
Most Lime Juice customers who are familiar
with Thai food recognize the authentic flavors
and return regularly for their favorite dishes such
as Spicy Basil, featuring meat, seafood, veggies or
tofu, stir-fried, with peppers and fresh
sweet basil leaves.
Other popular dinner
choices include pan-seared
lamb chops seasoned with
herbs and spices and
Karita’s personal favorite,
Hot Sea, a blend of
shrimp, squid, scallops
and mussels in hot chili
paste with fresh pepper
and sweet basil.
Karita notes that many Alpharetta ladies enjoy
the Yum Woon Sen, a light, healthy salad made
with protein-packed silver bean threads, ground
chicken, shrimp, peanuts and veggies in a tangy
chili paste dressing.
Thai food as a whole is generally low in fat yet
full of flavor, making it a popular choice for health-
conscious diners.
Thai cuisine is strongly influenced by India, as
evidenced in the variety of curry dishes ranging
from sweet red panang curry to mild tamarind
mussaman curry, which was ranked by a recent
CNN poll as one of the top 10 most delicious foods
in the world. Thailand’s papaya salad and Pad
Thai, a stir-fried noodle dish, also made the top 10.
Lime Juice serves all those dishes along with
coconut milk soup, which despite the name is more
savory than sweet, packing an intense flavor punch
with every spoonful.
The coconut milk soup is a favorite of Karita’s
mother who visits often from Thailand, proud that
her daughter is sharing the best tastes of Bangkok
with Alpharetta diners.
she lives with her husband Sam in Duluth
Lime Juice Thai Bistro brings the best of Bangkok to Alpharetta
SOME LIKE ITHotHotHotthe best of Bangkok to Alpharetta
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degree in management from Mercer University in
Atlanta. Now married,
paper and served with homemade peanut sauce.
Most Lime Juice customers who are familiar
with Thai food recognize the authentic flavors
and return regularly for their favorite dishes such
as Spicy Basil, featuring meat, seafood, veggies or
tofu, stir-fried, with peppers and fresh
sweet basil leaves.
Other popular dinner
choices include pan-seared
lamb chops seasoned with
herbs and spices and
Karita’s personal favorite,
Hot Sea, a blend of
shrimp, squid, scallops
and mussels in hot chili
paste with fresh pepper
and sweet basil.
► The entire staff at Lime Juice is from Thailand, including, from left, chef Toomy Sunyapong and owners Sam and Karita Pongsapisoot.
Thai chefs practice for years to
perfect a delicate balance between
a wide variety of tantalizing flavors such
she lives with her husband Sam in Duluth
where they are raising three young
sons.
of fresh vegetables and spices
from the Bangkok markets, but
says most necessary ingredients for
Thai cooking are fairly easy to find in
America at Asian grocery stores.
The entire kitchen staff at Lime Juice
CO
CONUT MILK SOUP: $
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▲ From top to bottom: Spicy Chicken Basil—Ground chicken, stir-fried with peppers and sweet basil leaves with a fried egg on top. $10. Beef Pad Thai—Stir-fried rice noodles with ground beef, egg, tofu, bean sprouts, green onions and ground peanuts. $10. Yum Woon Sen—Silver bean threads with ground chicken, shrimp, peanuts and veggies in a tangy chili paste dressing. $10.
LIME JUICE THAI BISTRO670 North Main Street, Suite 110, Alpharetta
678-242-2991 | www.LimeJuiceThaiBistro.com
By KATIE VANBRACKLE
It’s Ladies Day at St. Ives Country Club
in Johns Creek. On this warm and sunny
Wednesday morning, dew still sparkles on
the driving green. The musical chirps of
birds combine with the ‘whack’ of clubs
hitting balls as a row of colorfully clad
golfers warm up with practice swings.
Groups of ladies laugh and
greet one another as they carry
their clubs toward a line of waiting
carts.
Some are there to participate
in a formal competition league, while
others, known as the Gal Pals, play simply
for fun and to improve their skills.
Donna Fahey of Milton, a regular
Gal Pal, hops into a cart with her
daughter Allie, a rising senior at Milton
High School. Allie plays for the Milton
girls’ golf team, which won the state
championship at Augusta’s West
Lake Country Club in May.
All three of Fahey’s children
have been swinging golf clubs
since they were young children.
“It’s a great family sport,” said
Fahey. “We take our clubs with us
on vacations and play together as
often as we can.”
Golf is a life skill according to Joan
Delk of Alpharetta, who is the current
teaching professional at Big Canoe and
Crystal Falls golf clubs in north Georgia.
“You get some fresh air and exercise
and enjoy quality one-on-one time with
your husband, kids or best friends,” said
Delk. “It’s a game you can enjoy from your
childhood well into your golden years.”
Delk began playing at the age of 10,
when her grandmother gave her the gift of
lessons. A natural athlete, Delk loved the
game from the very beginning and went
on to earn a golf scholarship to Furman
University, where she met her husband John.
“John joked that I was the most expensive
date he ever had,” laughed Delk. “In order
to be with me, he had to buy clubs and take
up golf.”
When Delk made the Ladies Professional
Golf Association (LPGA) tour, John left his job
to travel with her for a year as her caddy.
Delk played golf full-time for eight
years, but switched to part-time when her
son and daughter were born. Today, she
enjoys coaching the girls’ golf teams at her
children’s school, Mt. Pisgah Christian School
in Johns Creek.
As a teaching professional, Delk gives
golf instruction to both men and women.
How do the men respond to a lady pro?
“It’s really not an issue,” said Delk. “Most
female pros hit about the same distance as a
strong male amateur. Also, having played on
tour gives me credibility when I demonstrate
swings and teach lessons about mental
strategy and club selection.”
Delk also trains women who work in the
corporate world and feel the need to take
up golf in order to stay on par with their male
counterparts who forge relationships with
clients on the golf course.
Karen Killebrew of Milton began taking
golf lessons to keep up with her husband
Wednesday morning, dew still sparkles on
the driving green. The musical chirps of
birds combine with the ‘whack’ of clubs
hitting balls as a row of colorfully clad
golfers warm up with practice swings.
in a formal competition league, while
others, known as the Gal Pals, play simply
for fun and to improve their skills.
Gal Pal, hops into a cart with her
daughter Allie, a rising senior at Milton
High School. Allie plays for the Milton
girls’ golf team, which won the state
on vacations and play together as
often as we can.”
Delk of Alpharetta, who is the current
teaching professional at Big Canoe and
Crystal Falls golf clubs in north Georgia.
“You get some fresh air and exercise
and enjoy quality one-on-one time with
your husband, kids or best friends,” said
Delk. “It’s a game you can enjoy from your
childhood well into your golden years.”
Delk began playing at the age of 10,
when her grandmother gave her the gift of
lessons. A natural athlete, Delk loved the
game from the very beginning and went
on to earn a golf scholarship to Furman
womeningolf
Joan Delk, right, is a teaching professional at two country clubs in north Georgia, Big Canoe and Crystal Falls.
See GOLF, Page 16
Golf provides recreational, professional opportunities for women
local ladies TAKE to the LINKS
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Allie Fahey plays for the Milton High School girls’ golf team, which won the state championship in May.
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Cam’s family, all avid golfers. Cam’s father,
baseball Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew, organized
two golf tournaments each year to raise funds for
various charities.
“I began playing golf with my father-in-law and
now I play with my kids,” Killebrew said. “It’s the
perfect inter-generational sport.”
Hooked on the game, Killebrew sought a career
that would allow her to spend as much time as
possible on the golf course. She now uses her event
planning skills as a tournament advisor for Magnolia
Golf Group, which provides leader boards, player
gifts, logo apparel and management advice for
golf tournaments across the Southeast.
Killebrew recently helped organize a successful
golf fundraiser for the new Cambridge High School,
which will open in Milton this fall.
She is also working with North Fulton Community
Charities on a charity golf event to take place July
23 at Country Club of the South.
In September, she will assist with the American
Cancer Society’s Pink Ribbon Classic at the River
Club in Suwanee, where most of the golfers will be
women.
“The Pink Ribbon Classic is a very touching
event,” said Killebrew. “It begins with a balloon
release during the cart call. White balloons are
released to honor those who have died from
cancer and pink balloons represent those who are
still fighting. It’s very emotional.”
Whether playing to raise funds for charity or
simply for pleasure, golf teaches skills that can be
applied to all areas of life, says Delk.
“Golf is not just about mechanics,” she said.
“There is also a mental component. Just like in the
business world or your personal life, you have to
learn when to be aggressive and when to take your
loss and go."
GOLF, Continued from Page 14
In the 1980's, Joan Delk's husband John served as her caddy for one year on the LPGA tour .
Karen Killebrew works as a tournament advisor for Mag-nolia Golf Group.
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For many Northside moms, summer means hours
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even longer hours in the laundry room trying to
figure out how half the outfield made it home on
our kid’s pants.
As the mom of two catchers, I was finding it
easier to buy new baseball pants instead of trying
to work out the dirt stains – and getting over the
stigma of having the kid with the dirtiest
pants! But a parent on my son’s team – a
dad no less! – told me about the miracle
of White Brite and the magic it works on
the Georgia clay and grass stains.
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www.whitebritelaundry.com (larger
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whites bright again without the harsh or
abrasive chemicals of bleach.” Washes
away iron oxides in a normal wash cycle
and can be used with regular detergent
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The Test: While White Brite does
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said it works wonders on Georgia red
clay and other stains by first soaking
the clothing in a mixture of White Brite
and water. I took that route, soaking
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about an hour before throwing them
in the regular wash. It takes a bit of
math if you are using a sink, which I
did, since the directions call for ½
cup of White Brite per gallon of water.
The Results: Okay, this stuff SMELLS. Its main
ingredient is a sulfur-based chemical, and the
metallic smell, combined with the “fragrance”
of eggs gone bad is a smell to behold. While the
preferred option is likely a bucket in the garage,
I used my utility sink in my laundry room and just
held my nose. I would wear rubber gloves, which
is recommended. After a good soaking and a run
through a normal wash cycle I was AMAZED at how
white and clean the pants were. Honestly – my
kids’ pants were literally glowing the next day on
the baseball field. An added bonus is how white it
also got my utility sink. I now use White Brite for all
of my whites, adding a few scoops to each white
load, and I have been thrilled with the results. The
only downfall is the smell, so be careful not to use
too much of the powder in the wash.
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the clothing in a mixture of White Brite
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—By Candy Waylock
Before After
Kathryn AlbrightThe Mac Shackmymacshack.com
Kathryn Albright is surprised by how physically
demanding cooking for a crowd can be. As the
owner of the Mac Shack – a gourmet macaroni and
cheese delivery service – every week is like a Super
Bowl Sunday of hungry guests.
“I’m still in my first year and it’s a constant learning
process,” said Albright, who started Mac Shack
this past February. “I didn’t expect how physically
demanding the cooking was going to be. There is a
lot of heavy lifting, and carrying and schlepping for
lack of a better word - but I love every minute of it!”
Albright currently offers five mac and cheese
creations – original, lemon rosemary, crab cake,
buffalo chicken and chicken cordon gold — and
plans to add a new flavor twice a year. Orders are
taken twice a month with deliveries to cities across
the Atlanta metro area.
Albright says her passion for cooking and
entertaining began early. She catered her first party
when she was only 13 – a cocktail party for 30 guests
that hooked her.
The idea for the Mac Shack came from the
recent popularity of food trucks which are sprouting
up across the country.
“I thought, ‘what food could I transform from
ordinary into extraordinary?’” she said. “My favorite
food has always been macaroni and cheese, so I
started playing around with different recipes, and The
Mac Shack was born!”
But the path from great idea to actual business is
a journey of twists and turns, she learned. There were
days she doubted the concept would ever get off
the drawing board.
“It took a long time to research all of the different
Top photo: Dr. JoAnne Roesner of Loving Hands Animal Clinic and Pet Resort with Kathleen the shepherd, Marvin the Pom and Radar the shep mix. Center left photo: Kathryn Albright of The Mac Shack. Center right photo: Kay Paschal of Peachtree Park Prep. Bottom left photo: Mia Fuller, left, owner of Comprehensive Therapy Solutions, with husband, Todd, and daughters, from left, Dara, Ellie and Sammi. Bottom right photo: Karen Magill of Karen's fabrics.
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aspects of a food business; from finding a commercial
kitchen, to the licensing, insurance, website, name,
logo - no part of it was easy, but it was gratifying to
finish each step and know I was closer to my dream,”
said Albright, the mother of two children.
She advises women who are looking to start their
own business to talk to people in the industry and get
their advice, and solicit honest feedback on your
product from friends and family who can serve as a
focus group.
“The thing I most enjoy is having the ability to
make a product that makes people happy,” said
Albright. “When I receive orders for my macaroni and
cheese, I feel honored that my customers are inviting
me into their home and having a special meal that I
created for them.”
Mia FullerComprehensive Therapy Solutions11180 State Bridge Rd, Ste #305, Alpharetta, Ga. 30022 | 678-992-0303comprehensivetherapysolutions.com
For more than 20 years, Mia Fuller worked as an
occupational therapist for medical entities before
starting her own business, Comprehensive Therapy
Solutions, in 2004. Coming out from under the safety
net of the corporate umbrella was daunting at first,
but Fuller quickly gained ground in a competitive
business.
“I still remember my paper calendar schedule
and how great it felt to have it start filling up with
patients,” Fuller recalls of the early days of her own
business.
Comprehensive Therapy Solutions is an outpatient
clinic offering physical and occupational therapy
services primarily for upper extremities (shoulder,
elbow, wrist, hand), in addition to work hardening, on-
site job analysis and functional capacity evaluations.
Fuller was a one-person agency in the beginning:
answering her own calls, scheduling all patients and
marketing her services around the clock to introduce
old clients and new ones to her business. Over time,
she hired the essential people she needed to allow
her to focus on her clients.
“I [realized early on] the importance of
surrounding yourself with effective people,” said
Fuller, who is married with three daughters, ages 8,
11 and 14. “Our office manager is often the first face
and voice that patients are introduced to, and that
initial impression is key.”
She also employs two physical therapists who
work closely with her, and add a combined 45 years of
experience in the business. Fuller is also quick to credit
her husband, Todd, who is her “accountant, technical
support, handy man and biggest supporter.”
Looking back, Fuller said she underestimated
the time that would be needed on the business side
of the business – the part the clients never see but is
essential to success.
“The biggest challenge I faced when starting
the clinic was, of course, insurance,” she explained.
“In order to accept patients from the many referral
sources, I needed to apply to all of the insurance
companies to become a participating provider. This
was exhausting and time consuming… and it took
over a year to complete.”
Fuller loves the flexibility of her own business and
helping people of all ages across the spectrum.
“I get to give something back every day,” she
says. “When a patient leaves the clinic with more
mobility or strength or function or less pain - I have
done something to brighten their day!”
Karen MagillKaren’s Fabrics, LLC23 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 | 770-664-4090karensfabrics.com
From the expansive view of downtown Alpharetta
out her front store windows, Karen Magill sees nothing
but progress and promise. The owner of Karen’s
Fabrics, Magill recently relocated her business to the
Main Street location – just in time to be on the “ground
floor of downtown Alpharetta’s debut.”
Karen’s Fabrics was founded by Magill in 1987,
and was located in Historic Roswell for 10 years before
moving to its longtime location on Haynes Bridge
Road. Earlier this year, the business moved again to its
present location in downtown Alpharetta.
For more than 25 years, Karen’s Fabrics has
provided a wide selection of designer fabrics and
trimmings, as well as special order fabrics for quick
delivery. The business offers in-home consultants
and sales associates who assist clients with window
treatments and to help solve design dilemmas.
When it came to business advice, Magill learned
her father really did know best.
“I was working for a competitor at the time and
my father said ‘why not do it on your own?’” she said,
recalling the advice her father gave her years ago
that laid the groundwork for Karen’s Fabrics.
Like any new business, Magill said financing issues
were the biggest obstacle standing between her and
the dream of her own business. She worked through
the challenges by developing good relationships with
lenders and the dream became a reality.
Magill’s first year in business was made a bit easier
when her new employees were people she knew and
trusted.
“Many of the key employees from my former
employer jumped ship and came with me,” she
said. “In particular, Penny Theriot, my current store
manager, [came to work for me and] has been with
me for over 20 years.”
Looking back over a quarter century in business,
through boom times and down trends, Magill has
sage advice to offer to new business owners.
“Continue marketing, even in a recession,
own your retail space [and] trust your instincts,” she
advised, noting it is advice she wishes she had when
she first started out.
And surround yourself with supportive family and
friends to keep you moving forward through the
rough patches.
“Great long-term employees and my mother and
father [deserve much of] the credit for the success of
the business,” said Magill.
Kay PaschalPeachtree Park Prep9670 Ventana Way, Johns Creek, Ga. 30022 | 225 Park Bridge Parkway, Alpharetta, Ga. 30005peachtreeparkprep.com
Faced with a possible move halfway across
the world, Kay Paschal searched for a business she
and her husband could open in North Fulton that
would keep them planted in Georgia. She made the
decision to open Peachtree Park Prep, a preschool
and daycare facility in Johns Creek in 1995, and
followed that with a second location in Alpharetta
three years later.
"My husband’s impending job transfer in 1993 to
Singapore led us to explore a business opportunity
that would keep us here in the United States, as well
as a business where we could be more involved with
for our two young children,” said Paschal.
Peachtree Park Prep provides private preschool
and day camp to families across North Fulton and
surrounding counties, built upon a foundation in
infant, toddler and preschool curriculum.
The idea to open a preschool was not something
in Paschal’s career plans, but was the path she was led
to after extensive research into potential businesses.
She spent nearly two years educating herself on the
concept before the doors to the school opened.
“It was two years of attending conferences
and seminars, finding just the right location to build
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“Too Much”
Georgia’s own Leslie McKinney
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The book teaches the proper use of
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Local women publish two new books
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By ALLISON GOLDSTEIN
Every woman wants to look and
feel like a princess on her wedding
day. With the help of Brides Across
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Boutique in Roswell, this dream will
soon become a reality for military
brides on the verge of tying the knot.
Brides Across America is a
nationwide charity dedicated to
encouraging boutiques to provide
military brides with free wedding
gowns. On July 12 and 13, Wedding
Angels Bridal Boutique will be hosting
the philanthropic giveaway event in
their shop for the fifth consecutive
year.
“We are so grateful for the service
men and women who are showing
their commitment to our country,”
said Jacqueline Westney, owner of
Wedding Angels Bridal Boutique.
“There is no better way to thank them
than to help them celebrate their
wedding.”
Nearly 100 designer gowns
in various sizes and colors will be
accessible to military brides at no cost.
Pre-registration for the event is not
necessary, and brides will be given
30-minute mini-appointments with
Wedding Angels bridal consultants
who will assist them in choosing their
perfect gown. Additional items such
as jewelry, veils, photography services
and hair and makeup services will
also be available to brides while
supplies last.
In order to qualify for the event,
brides must either be active duty or
engaged to an active duty military
man and be planning a wedding
within the next 18 months. In addition,
the bride or her fiancé must have
been deployed to a qualifying
combat zone, which includes Iraq,
Afghanistan, Qatar, Bahrain, Libya
or Japan within the past five years.
Brides should bring appropriate
proof of eligibility to the event, such
as deployment papers or an official
letter of deployment and a photo ID.
The first-come, first-served
giveaway event begins at 4 p.m.
on Thursday, July 12, and 10 a.m. on
Friday, July 13.
Brides Across America hopes
to make a difference by providing
those fighting for our country with
the wedding they deserve. The
organization has given over 7,000
gowns to military brides thus far, and
more giveaway events are being
held all over the country during the
upcoming weeks.
Thanks to Brides Across America
and Wedding Angels Bridal Boutique,
military brides in the North Fulton area
will soon know what it’s like to feel like
a princess.
“I can’t express how much
receiving my gown has meant to
me,” said Kaleena, an army medic
from Alabama. “It is a great relief
to know that one of the biggest
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taken care of… and even better to
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the school, becoming an expert on
licensing, as well as adjusting our
family life to the responsibilities and
obligations of becoming a small
business owner,” she said, describing
the years she spent preparing to
open the business.
Paschal says the first year in
business was “exciting, exhausting
and rewarding,” and she was thrilled
to see her school embraced by the
community.
“We did not expect to become
as fully enrolled in our first year, but it
happened,” said Paschal.
Her advice to anyone looking
to start their own business is simple:
visualize your dream and work every
day to that end.
“By sticking to the integrity of
your vision and business plan, success
will follow,” Paschal said.
She loves her job, and loves
watching the children grow from
infants to graduates under the roof of
her school.
“I look forward every day to
the hugs, the smiles, the first tooth
popping through or falling out, the
first time a name is written or the
monkey bars are successfully crossed,
and the first time that a child says to
their parent at pick-up, ‘Come back
later….I’m not ready to leave yet!’”
Dr. JoAnne RoesnerLoving Hands Animal Clinic & Pet Resort | 13775 Highway 9, Alpharetta, Ga. 30004 770-667-9022lovinghands.com
As a veterinarian, Dr. JoAnne
Roesner wanted to be part of a
practice that did more than just
meet the medical needs of animals.
She envisioned a clinic that would
also be community-based, allowing
a shadow program for people
interested in veterinary care, working
with service dogs, helping to rescue
and place pets and visiting schools.
Roesner also realized that the
clinic she envisioned would have to
be her own.
“I had a desire to be more
involved in the community than my
employer (at the time) wanted to
do,” said Roesner, the owner of Loving
Hands Animal Clinic in Alpharetta/
Milton.
In 1993, Roesner set off on her
own. She started in a retail strip center
and later operated in a renovated
house on Highway 9. But in 2005, a
dream was fulfilled when the clinic
expanded to its present location in
a state-of-the-art facility farther north
up Highway 9.
Opening her own practice called
upon skills Roesner never learned in
veterinary school. She quickly realized
she had a lack of business training
essential to a successful practice.
“I took every class the Small
Business Administration offered,
found a mentor, trusted experts in
law, accounting [and other areas of
business],” said Roesner.
She recalls living in fear the first
year, so worried of missing calls that
she had the clinic phones forwarded
to her home on nights and weekends.
Roesner said she also realized she
was “lousy at hiring staff.”
“I was surprised by the decency
and compassion of some people
and the blatant dishonesty of others,”
she said. “I tend to see the potential
- not the actual - in people and the
two don’t always match!”
But her belief in the value
of providing a high standard of
veterinary medicine and making
a difference through community
service helped meet the challenges
of a new business.
“It’s what sustained me through
the rough patches in the early years,”
said Roesner.
Making the decision 20 years ago
to open her own business has been
gratifying, said Roesner, noting the
core reasons why she set out on her
own are still the focus of her business
today.
“Doing good in the world,” she
said. “Helping animals and people.
The relationships with people and
animals. Knowing I can translate
my values into tangible actions like
my student shadow program and
treating service dogs.”
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indoors! There’s too much fun to be
had this month at festivals, fairs and
cultural events all over north Georgia.
Ride a ferris wheel at the Georgia
Mountain Fair in Hiawassee, peruse
fine art in Sandy Springs, rock out at
a 40-band concert crawl in Macon
or enter the green bean pizza eating
contest at the Green Bean Festival in
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July 7-8Sandy Spring Artsapalooza
This inaugural event is an outdoor
fair to celebrate art in Sandy Springs
including 150 artists, a children’s play
area and local musicians. Sat. 10-7;
Sun. 11-6. 180 Johnson Ferry Road, NE,
Sandy Springs.
sandyspringsartsapalooza.com
July 13-22National Black Arts Festival
Experience the dance, music,
film, theater, visual and literary arts
of Africa and the African Diaspora.
Centennial Olympic Park and various
locations, Atlanta.
nbaf.org
July 20-29Georgia Mountain Fair
Head to the hills for a juried arts
and crafts show, carnival rides, live
music and entertainment and a
glimpse into North Georgia’s rich
history and culture. Musical guests
include Lee Greenwood, Janie Fricke,
Crystal Gayle and the Gatlin Brothers.
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds,
Hiawassee.
georgiamountainfairgrounds.com/georgiamountainfair.php
July 21-22Butternut Creek Festival
Blairsville hosts 65 artists and
craftsmen in categories such as
basketry, fine art, fabric art, painting,
glass, jewelry, metal working,
photography, pottery, scrimshaw
and woodworking. Meeks Park, Hwy
515, Blairsville.
butternutcreekfestival.com
July 28Lazy Daze Festival
This family-friendly music festival
features artists from across the state
as well as arts and crafts, kids games
and food vendors. Various bands
perform during the day beginning
at 10 a.m. while The Ruckus plays the
best party, dance and rock music
beginning at 6:30 p.m. 113 E. Athens
Street, Winder.
windergaevents.org
July 28Bragg Jam Festival
Macon’s ultimate summer music
festival with more than 40 bands on
multiple stages. During the day, the
free Arts at the Park event invites
families to create, perform and play
featuring food, live music, community
performances and nature-oriented
activities. As the sun goes down, the
Concert Crawl begins with a variety
Festivals, fairs and fun in Georgia this month
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July 28-2919th Annual Asian Cultural Experience
A celebration of Asian cultures
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Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf
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Green bean lovers and little bean
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country boil and more! 78 Blue Ridge
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tomato varieties for sampling,
delicious food including Glen-Ella’s
famous Fried Green Tomatoes, fine
arts and crafts and a live bluegrass
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daughters and a tireless volunteer
for education and the community.
She served in leadership roles in
her children’s schools and with the
North Fulton Council of PTAs. She
was the founder of the National
Charity League (Roswell-Alpharetta
chapter), a Girl Scout leader and
has served in youth leadership
development through the chamber
and the Teaching Museum North.
Along the way, she was honored
for her volunteer work, receiving the
Excellence in Community Service
Award at the local and state level
of the Daughters of the American
Revolution and the Zach Henderson
Award for Community Spirit with the
North Fulton Chamber of Commerce.
She was also named a Top 10
Phenomenal Woman of North Fulton
by the American Business Woman’s
Association and received the
Alpharetta Rotary Volunteer of the
Year Award.
Swahn takes the accolades
in stride and appreciation, noting
that giving back to the community
through volunteer service has been a
way of life for her since her childhood
in Greenville, N.C., where she was
one of six children.
“My family was always very
active in the church, and my brothers
are all Eagle Scouts,” said Swahn,
now a resident of Johns Creek, where
she has lived with husband, Charlie,
and her two daughters for more than
30 years. “We were reared with the
idea that you set very high goals for
yourself and you give back to the
community that supports you.”
For this reason, Swahn said, it is
important to keep families here in
the community and allow children to
attend their home schools while their
mom works on a permanent housing
solution.
“This community is a wonderful
place to raise a family and we want
to give our moms the opportunity to
stay here,” said Swahn.
She said she is inspired daily by
the women and families who pass
through the Drake House, and the
strength and conviction they display
to improve their circumstances.
Swahn recalls one client who
managed every day to get four
children to and from school, while
working full-time.
“She got up every morning, got
her children on the bus to school,
rode MARTA to her job, then walked
a mile to her employer…only to turn
around at the end of the day and do
it in reverse,” said Swahn.
“She worked through a lot of
hardships, and took advantage of
every opportunity and resource to
make a better life.”
After a few months at the Drake
House, she saved enough money to
find an apartment, get a car and
stabilize her family.
“That is a real success story and
a testament to what a mom can
accomplish when she has motivation
and a support group behind her.
That is the mission and the role of the
Drake House,” said Swahn.
Looking back, Swahn is in awe of
all that has been done.
“It’s amazing that the original
program ideas have been so
effective,” said Swahn. “We’ve only
made a few changes from when
we started the program, which is a
testament to the vision and the work
that was done prior to the agency
opening. It’s been a wonderful
success story.”
'SHE'RO, Continued from Page 10
The Drake House is located just off Highway 92 on Clara Drive in Roswell.
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goodeats
California Chicken WrapServes: 4
• 3 Tbsp. Hellmann’s® mayonnaise
• 4 6-inch fajita size whole wheat
flour tortillas
• 12 ounces boneless, skinless
chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
• 1 medium avocado, peeled and
sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• ¼ cup sliced red onion
• 2 cups mixed salad greens
Spread mayonnaise on tortillas.
Layer chicken, avocado, red pepper,
red onion and salad greens down
center of each tortilla. Roll and fold
the filled tortillas.
The Original Potato SaladServes: 8
• 2 pounds potatoes (5 to 6
medium), peeled and cut into ¾
-inch chunks
• 1 cup Hellmann’s® mayonnaise
• 2 Tbsp. vinegar
• 1 ½ tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. sugar
• ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
• 1 cup thinly sliced celery
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
(optional)
Cover potatoes with water in
4-quart saucepot; bring to a boil over
medium-high heat. Reduce heat and
simmer 10 minutes or until potatoes
are tender. Drain and cool slightly.
Combine mayonnaise, vinegar,
salt, sugar and pepper in large bowl.
Add potatoes, celery, onion and
eggs and toss gently. Serve chilled or
at room temperature.
Pasta Salad with VegetablesServes: 8
• ¾ cup Hellmann’s® mayonnaise,
divided
• 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• ½ tsp. ground black pepper
• 6 cups assorted fresh vegetables
(zucchini, red and yellow peppers
and/or red onion), sliced
• 1 box (16 ounces) fusilli pasta,
cooked, drained and cooled
• 1/3 cup sliced Kalamata or pitted
ripe olives
• 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil
leaves, chopped
Blend 1/4 cup mayonnaise,
vinegar and ground black pepper
in medium bowl. Stir in vegetables.
Arrange vegetable mixture in grill
pan or on foil on grill. Grill vegetables,
stirring once, 20 minutes or until
vegetables are crisp-tender. Cool.
Combine vegetables with
remaining ingredients in large bowl.
Serve immediately, or cover and
refrigerate until ready to serve.
Tip: Vegetables may also be
roasted in the oven.
Pack a perfect picnic
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Erin Spain turns trash to treasure on a tight budgetBy KATIE VANBRACKLE
She’s cheap and proud of it!
Erin Spain loves the
challenge of finding
bargain furniture and
accessories for
the Johns Creek
home she shares
with husband
Christopher and
two young sons.
A self-described
“Pinterest addict,” Spain
is always searching for
easy, unique craft projects and
enjoys bringing old, outdated pieces
of furniture back to life with stylish
new colors and finishes.
Spain shares her best ideas with
other do-it-yourselfers through her
blog “DIYOntheCheap.com.”
What began as a way to share
craft ideas with friends and family
has grown into a small stay-at-home
business for Spain, who loves the
sense of community that blogging
creates.
Finding time to work
on the blog can be
a challenge while
chasing her 2- and
4-year-old sons
around the house,
but Spain loves her
creative outlet and
says her husband is
happy with all of the money
Spain saves by decorating their
home “on the cheap.”
Spain advises other would-be-
bloggers to start networking with other
bloggers and look for conferences
such as the Haven Conference for
DIY/Home bloggers, which was held
in Atlanta in June.
Some of Spain’s favorite blogs
include missmustardseed.com and
perfectlyimperfectblog.com.
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Erin Spain loves the
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By ERIN SPAIN
DIYOntheCheap.com
Decorating has always been a
fun hobby of mine. Although I am
not a designer, I’ve always loved
the process of turning a house into a
home.
Now that I have two children
and our financial priorities have
changed, I have learned that having
a beautiful space is still within reach.
With a little time and elbow grease, it
is possible to have a designer space
without breaking the bank. There are
several ways to achieve this, and one
of my favorites is turning “trash” into
“treasure” by giving old furniture a
custom makeover.
I love breathing new life into old
furniture. It’s amazing how a coat of
paint and some new hardware can
transform a piece. The key is to see a
piece of furniture for what it could be,
not for what it currently is.
You know that old dresser or
table that you’ve been wanting to
get rid of? Don’t! Or if you’re looking
for a new piece of furniture, skip the
expensive boutiques and start at the
thrift store. You’d be shocked at the
bargains you can find and transform
into an expensive-looking showpiece.
Take this dresser, for example,
which I purchased on Craigslist for
$40. I stained the top with a dark
ebony color, painted the base white
and gave it a slightly distressed look.
I loved the original hardware so
much, I just gave it a good cleaning
and opted to keep it. Now I have a
custom piece of furniture that I could
have easily spent hundreds (if not
thousands) of dollars on at a designer
furniture store.
Finding the perfect furniture makeover candidate
Check Craigslist, and check it
often! There are always diamonds in
the rough to be found.
Check your local listings for yard
sales, estate sales and auctions. You
can score great bargains at all three.
Get thrifty! Check your local thrift
stores. Don’t be discouraged if you
don’t find the perfect piece right
away. They are constantly receiving
new merchandise, so check back
frequently.
Check out a flea market. They
are great places to “treasure hunt.”
Ask around - maybe a friend or
family member has an old piece that
they’re dying to get rid of.
Once you’ve found your furniture,
make sure it is structurally in good
shape. Unless you want to spend a lot
of time and money on repairs, it’s best
to steer clear of damaged goods.
You don’t have to be a
professional, either. If I can do this,
trust me, anyone can!
Erin Spain teaches others how to design
on a dime through her
blog, DIYOnthe Cheap.com.
Searching for diamonds in the rough
This dresser was purchased on Craigslist for $40. A new coat of paint and a distressed finish transforms the dresser into a trendy showpiece.
By MARLA PRINCE
Were you aware that you have
a carbon footprint? Each person
walking the Earth has one. A carbon
footprint refers to the impact our
personal lifestyle has on the planet,
and it is measured in a variety of
ways.
What kind of transportation do
we use to get to work or to school?
How much TV do we watch? How
long are we on our computers each
day and how many showers do we
take a week?
Measuring our carbon footprint
even takes into consideration how
many children we have. This list
goes on and on, depending on how
dependent we are on electricity and
the lifestyle choices we make.
The sad part is that Americans
have the highest carbon footprint of
any other country. The average adult
has a carbon footprint of 14,000 kg
(14 tons) a year and according to
one carbon calculator, we need to
cut that figure down to 2,000 kg (2
tons) a year by 2050.
That is a lot of pressure on our
planet and ecosystem. We need to
learn to tread more lightly. As a world,
our carbon footprint has increased 11
times since 1961. We are using more
of the Earth’s resources than it can
provide. It takes the Earth one year
and six months to regenerate what
we use in a year.
How can you shrink your carbon
footprint?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
I know you have heard it a
million times, but manufacturing new
products can create an average 4-8
pounds of carbon emissions.
Unplug!
Turning your electronics off is
not enough. Some electronics use
energy if they are still plugged in. This
is called vampire energy and it can
eat up 5-10 percent of your energy.
Eat Locally
Shipping by truck or air creates
tons of needless carbon emissions,
plus your food will be fresher if you
buy locally!
Eat Less Meat
You’ve no doubt heard this many
times before as well, but vegetarians
create 3,000 pounds less carbon
emissions than carnivores. You’ll
reduce the fat in your arteries as well!
Learning to tread lightlyHow to reduce your carbon footprint
Marla Prince has worked in the
environmental industry for over
20 years and was green before
green was cool. She lives in Milton with her husband
and two sons.
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By KATIE VANBRACKLE
You haven’t fully appreciated summer until
you’ve had a bit of juice dribbling down your chin
from a ripe-to-bursting peach or watermelon. ‘Tis
the season to bring home the bounty of Georgia’s
farms. From local farmers markets to farm co-ops
and CSA’s you don’t have to go far to enjoy a
wide selection of the best our state has to offer.
Alpharetta Farmers Market
Browse the Alpharetta Farmer’s Market
for fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh
flowers and herbs, homemade sauces, jellies
and soaps, yummy desserts, fresh breads and
local raw honey. Held each Saturday through
October 6, 8 a.m. – 12:30
p.m. Alpharetta City
Hall parking lot,
Main Street,
Alpharetta.
alpharettafarmers
market.com
Johns Creek Farmers Market
Held at Newtown Park each Saturday
through September 8, from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Features local farmers and vendors with organic
and/or sustainable foods and produce, special
demonstrations and children’s
activities. Newtown Park,
3150 Old Alabama Road,
Johns Creek.
www.johnscreekga.gov/community/
events/farmersmarket
Riverside Farmers Market (Roswell)
Shop for vegetables,
herbs, plants, cut flowers,
organic meats, soap products,
honey, compost and more.
Enjoy events such as
music, cook’s tours, chili
cook-offs, watermelon
eating contests and
a harvest festival. Held each Saturday, 8 a.m. – 12
p.m., through September 15, rain or shine. Roswell
City Hall, 38 Hill Street, Roswell.
www.localharvest.org/riverside-farmers-market-M22642
Local Food Stop
Local Food Stop delivers the best of Georgia’s
small family farms to CSA customers in Alpharetta,
Roswell, Milton and Johns Creek. Order and pay
online, then pick up your fresh produce weekly at
convenient neighborhood host sites.
www.localfoodstop.com
The Cumming Harvest
The Cumming Harvest is a small group of local
farms and gardeners who use strict standards to
ensure that everything produced is chemical-free
including vegetables, herbs, mill products, dairy,
eggs, meats, fruits, flowers and transplants. Order
items online mid-week and pick up each Saturday
from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. 106 Colony Park Drive,
Cumming.
http://cumming.locallygrown.net
Enjoy a taste of summer from Georgia farmstodo
Debbie Keel is the CEO of North
Fulton Hospital.
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By DEBBIE KEEL
CEO, North Fulton Hospital
It’s so nice when a plan comes
together.
A little more than two years ago,
shortly after my arrival at North Fulton
Hospital, I learned there was a service
line that was important to the Roswell,
Alpharetta and Milton communities.
I also learned that members of the
community, the medical staff, and
the governing board of the hospital
believed, correctly, that we were not
committed to that service line.
It seems obvious now. How
can you call yourself a community
hospital and not offer a high level
of basic cancer diagnosis and
treatment? In fairness to previous
hospital leadership, they were aware
of several big-name full-service
cancer centers in metro Atlanta and
didn’t think it important to commit the
resources of NFH to try and duplicate
those cancer center offerings.
What we soon realized is those
living in the hospital’s primary service
area wanted to be able to obtain
high-quality diagnosis and basic
treatment for common cancer
diagnoses closer to home.
It was at that moment North Fulton
Hospital committed to becoming
a certified community cancer
center. We added specially trained
nurses and diagnostic technicians.
We worked with physician leaders
to establish a Cancer Committee
of medical staff members and an
outstanding tumor board where
cancer cases are discussed among a
vast array of clinical professionals to
talk about diagnosis and treatment
and issue opinions on how both might
have been improved.
We committed capital resources
to outfit our breast center with
the most modern Hologic digital
mammography available and
invested in equipment to allow us to
add breast imaging to our MRI.
We then recruited the area’s
best cancer physicians to join our
outstanding cancer specialists on
staff. Among them was Dr. Laura
Rivers-Pierson, a fellowship trained
breast surgeon, and Dr. Jason
Petrofski, a colo-rectal physician.
The end, or really the beginning,
of this story is that in late May,
North Fulton Hospital obtained
accreditation with commendation
as a community cancer center by
the American College of Surgeons
Commission on Cancer.
The standards to which ACS CoS
holds cancer centers promote a high
level of diagnosis and treatment
and continuing care, both physically
and emotionally. They are standards
to which we committed when we
signed up for the program and the
ensuing survey that resulted in our
accreditation. While the staff and
physicians at NFH are proud of our
achievement, we are more proud
that we can now deliver this service
to our community.
Debbie Keel, left, chief executive officer of North Fulton Hospital, and Dr. Laura Rivers-Pierson, medical director of NFH’s Breast Program during the Power of Pink charity event last fall.
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3 ► 4th of July Celebration in CummingThrough July 4. Bring
your lawn blanket to the Cumming Fairgrounds on July 3 at 6 p.m. for a live band, inflatables for the kids, food and drink, a fireworks display and an all-age dance contest. No admission or parking fee. On July 4, enjoy the famous Steam Engine Parade at 10 a.m. including steam engines, antique tractors, cars and floats. Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming.
www.cummingfair.net/html/4th-of-july.html
4 Second annual Crabapple Walking Parade9 a.m. Everyone is invited to
walk, ride a tricycle or stroller in a Fourth of July parade through downtown Crabapple. The half-mile route begins at McFarlin Lane. Pets on leashes welcome. Water and freeze pops available while supplies last. Parking available at Crabapple Baptist Church and Strawberry Fields. Sponsored by the Crabapple Community Association.
4th of July Celebration in AlpharettaBring your blanket, chairs and picnic basket and relax under the stars at Wills Park. Activities include free children’s games, a concert by the Alpharetta City Band and other musical performances. Fireworks display at dusk. Wills Park, 11925 Wills Road, Alpharetta.
www.awesomealpharetta.com
4th of July Celebration in RoswellRoswell’s 13th annual Fireworks Extravaganza kicks off at 6 p.m. with carnival games and activities and live music by Back Trax. At 7:30 p.m., Banks and Shane will take the stage. Enjoy food for sale by Shane’s Rib Shack and a fireworks display at dusk. Roswell High School, 11595 King Road, Roswell.
www.roswellgov.com
ASO All-American Celebration in Alpharetta8 p.m. Tony Award-winning Broadway vocalist Debbie Gravitte, the U.S. Army Chorus and post-concert fireworks highlight the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s All-American Celebration at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. $35 table seat; $25 reserved seat; $15 lawn. 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta.
www.vzwamp.com
6 Roswell Ghost TourThrough July 7. Join this walking tour to learn all about the unique
history and stories of paranormal activity through experienced paranormal investigators.
www.roswellghosttour.com.
7 Riverside Farmers Market8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Held every Saturday until Sept. 15. Buy
locally grown food, farm-fresh vegetables, fruit and berries, fragrant herbs, beautiful flowers and plants, organic compost,
artisan cheeses, organic herbal soaps and more. City Hall parking
lot, 38 Hill Street, Roswell.
▲ Alpharetta Farmers Market8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Held every Saturday until Oct. 6. You’ll find farmers with fresh fruits, veggies and meats, gardeners with flowers and herbs and makers of all sorts of home goods from yummy desserts and breads to local raw honey and homemade sauces, jellies and soaps.http://alpharettafarmersmarket.com
Milton Movies in the Park7:30 p.m. The city of Milton presents a free movie on the lawn at Northwestern Middle School in Crabapple. “The Three Stooges” will be shown at sundown on a two-story inflatable movie screen. Before the film, there will be fun activities including face painting and a moonwalk. Concessions will be available. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. 12805 Birmingham Highway, Milton.
www.gamoviesinthepark.com
13 ▲ ACT1 presents “The Wind in the Willows” Through Aug. 5. This musical
tells the story of good-hearted Water Rat, shy, curious Mole and sensible Badger who must deal with the antics of Mr. Toad, a wily and impulsive animal, while rescuing magnificent Toad Hall from devious weasels, ferrets and stoats. $18 tickets may be ordered online. ACT1Theater inside Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta.
www.act1theater.com
14 13th annual Flying Colors Butterfly FestivalThrough July 15. Enjoy live
butterfly releases, arts and crafts, a butterfly parade and more at the Chattahoochee Nature Center in
Roswell. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell.www.chattnaturecenter.org
Movies in the Park in Johns Creek“The Mysterious Island” will be shown on a huge inflatable screen at Newtown Park in Johns Creek. Pre-show activities include inflatables, children’s activities, giveaways, entertainment, food and drinks. Free. Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek.www.johnscreekga.gov/community/
events/movies
Crosby, Stills and Nash in concert8 p.m. Come hear why David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash earned a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta.
www.vzwamp.com/events/
16 ▲ Last Summer on Earth concert7 p.m. Multi-platinum pop
rock group the Barenaked Ladies have announced their “Last Summer on Earth,” a freewheeling road show featuring Blues Traveler, Big Head Todd and the Monsters and Cracker.Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta
www.vzwamp.com/events/
19 Alive After Five in historic downtown Roswell5 – 9 p.m. A free trolley
shuttles up and down Canton Street while folks enjoy merchant specials, restaurants, galleries and live music.
www.aliveafterfiveroswell.com
20 A Midsummer Night’s Mayor’s Run and Fun6:30 p.m. Whether you run
or not, you won’t want to miss this event. Bring your running buddies, your friends and your family to enjoy the Mayor’s Run and Fun Movie Night in the heart of downtown Alpharetta, while raising critical funds for North Fulton nonprofits. $30 run registration at www.active.com. Milton Avenue and Canton Street, Alpharetta.
www.awesomealpharetta.com
25 Free self-defense class for teen girls3 – 5:30 p.m. Revved Up
Kids presents the national Just Yell Fire program, which teaches teen girls and young women how to fight back
against predators and sexual assault. Presented free of charge by Friends of the Alpharetta Library. Registration required. Alpharetta Library, 238 Canton Street, Alpharetta.www.revvedupkids.com/register.htm
28 Christmas in July at Hembree Historic SiteThrough July 29. Come
see the 1903 Hembree Family Home in Roswell and shop for holiday decorations at great prices. Vintage items, new and gently used items will be sold. Proceeds will help restore the Hembree Farm Historic Site. Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday 1 – 4 p.m. 780 Hembree Road, Roswell.
www.roswellhs.org/Hembree-Farm.html
31 ▲ National Night Out in Alpharetta6 – 9 p.m. Spend the
evening outside with neighbors, police officers and firefighters and enjoy a free cookout. Firefighters will demonstrate the Fire Safety House while the SWAT team will display its special training and equipment. National Night Out is intended to encourage more participation in crime watch from residents. Please RSVP at 678-297-6309, ext. 3. Wills Park Equestrian Center, 11915 Wills Road, Alpharetta.
www.nationalnightout.org
Planning Ahead
AUGUST
5 American Idol Live! Tour 7 p.m. See your Top 10 favorites from the 2012 American Idol
season perform live, including Georgia’s own Idol winner, Phillip Phillips. The Arena at Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth.
www.gwinnettcenter.com
4 32nd annual Old Soldier’s Day Race7 a.m. 5K or 10K race. $15 early
or $20 on race day. Alpharetta City Pool at Wills [email protected]
59th annual Old Soldier’s Day Parade10 a.m. Featuring marching bands, military units, floats, clowns, classic cars and more. Free Varsity hot dogs, sodas and fun activities at the parade end at American Legion Post 201 on Wills Road. Free. Parade begins in front of Alpharetta City Hall, downtown.
www.alpharetta.ga.us
todoCelebration in CummingThrough July 4. Bring
your lawn blanket to the Cumming Fairgrounds on July 3 at 6 p.m. for a live band, inflatables for the kids, food and drink, a fireworks display and an all-age dance contest. No admission or parking fee. On July 4, enjoy the famous Steam Engine Parade at 10 a.m. including steam engines, antique
locally grown food, farm-fresh vegetables, fruit and berries, fragrant herbs,
plants, organic compost, artisan cheeses, organic herbal
soaps and more. City Hall parking lot, 38 Hill Street, Roswell.
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